ENG3.ELAR.8.E
Evaluate the use of literary devices such as paradox, satire, and allegory to achieve specific purposes.
English III · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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literary devicesparadoxsatireallegoryspecific purposesuseevaluation
Skills
- identify (literary devices such as paradox, satire, and allegory in texts) #dok1
- analyze (how literary devices are used) #dok2
- evaluate (the effectiveness of literary devices in achieving specific purposes) #dok3
- explain (the effects of paradox, satire, and allegory on meaning in a text) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify examples of paradox, satire, and allegory in texts. #dok1
- I can describe the characteristics of paradox, satire, and allegory as literary devices. #dok1
- I can analyze how an author uses paradox, satire, or allegory in a text. #dok2
- I can compare the way different authors use literary devices to achieve their intent. #dok2
- I can evaluate how effectively a literary device achieves a specific purpose in a text. #dok3
- I can explain how the use of paradox, satire, or allegory shapes a reader’s understanding of a text. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Authors use specific literary devices like paradox, satire, and allegory to achieve distinct purposes in their texts.
- Evaluating an author’s use of literary devices deepens our understanding of meaning and impact in literature.
Essential Questions
- How do paradox, satire, and allegory help authors communicate their messages?
- In what ways can literary devices change a reader’s interpretation of a text?
- What makes the use of a literary device effective for a specific purpose?
- How does an author's choice of literary device influence the overall impact of their work?
- How can I evaluate whether a literary device achieves the author’s intended purpose?